Former England international Steve McManaman would make a few changes to the lineup versus Sweden, including adding Ruben Loftus-Cheek. Steve McManaman feels England must remain grounded despite the growing belief that “it’s coming home”. Free-Kick: England overcome historical struggles in shootouts to advance past Colombia, while Sweden do enough to win against Switzerland. England overcome
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A goal in each half proved enough for France as they beat a listless Uruguay 2-0 to reach the semi-final of the World Cup. France may be on to the World Cup semifinals, but ESPN FC’s Shaka Hislop can’t help but express his surprise at how poorly Uruguay defended. NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia — The saying
French football expert Julien Laurens and the FC panel examine Fabinho’s move to Liverpool and how the Reds’ midfield will take shape in 2018-19. Steve Nicol gives his stamp of approval to Liverpool’s signing of Fabinho from Monaco, but he isn’t sure the midfielder will start right away. Fabinho has told FourFourTwo that he was
The guys respond to your tweets about Brazil-Mexico, Simeone for Argentina, Uruguay’s World Cup chances and Mbappe’s performance against Cavani’s. It was a famous year for footballers called Diego. Famously, Diego Maradona won the World Cup in 1986. Less famously, Diego Godin was born. Thirty-two years on, this probably will not be a World Cup
ESPN FC’s Raphael Honigstein explains how both Juventus and Real Madrid are benefitting from having Cristiano Ronaldo linked with a move to Turin. Real Madrid have completed the signing of Spain right-back Alvaro Odriozola from Real Sociedad. Madrid announced an agreement on their website on Thursday, saying the defender was set to sign a six-year contract
Inter Milan have signed forward Lautaro Martinez on a five-year contract from Argentina’s Racing Club, the Italian Serie A club said on Wednesday. The 20-year-old, capped once by Argentina, has joined the Milan-based club for a reported fee of around €22 million ($25.6 million), Italian media reported. Official: #WelcomeLautaro! 📣⚫🔵 The Argentine has signed a
ESPN’s Charlie Gibson queries fans about England’s World Cup chances while colleague Chris Mendes takes in all the action at Flat Iron Square in London. As you might have heard, England sent Colombia tumbling out at the round of 16 stage on Tuesday night by emerging victorious from a World Cup penalty shootout for the
As the Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus rumours continue to gain momentum, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley explains why he’s not sold on the move. The World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer rumour mill hasn’t slowed down one bit. David Amoyal breaks down and rates some potential moves to keep an eye on in
15 Gary Cahill Goals 0 Shots 0 0 Shots on Target Fouls Committed 0 0 Fouls Against Assists 0 Offsides 0 Discipline 0 Yellow 0 Red 14 Danny Welbeck Goals 0 Shots 0 0 Shots on Target Fouls Committed 0 0 Fouls Against Assists 0 Offsides 0 Discipline 0 Yellow 0 Red 16 Phil Jones
Sid Lowe and the FC crew conduct a deep dive into Spain’s World Cup exit and call Fernando Hierro’s tactics into question after the defeat to Russia. Relive Russia’s thrilling upset over Spain in the round of 16 in Lego form. KRASNODAR, Russia — Spain started as a victim of chaos and ended a victim